A public proof-of-concept on the ThinkPad X230 shows how webcam firmware can be altered to control the indicator light, making it possible to record video without the LED showing activity.
A maritime analyst on Bluesky said the Chinese-flagged Yi Peng 3 crossed the routes of both damaged cables at times that matched the breaks, while warning that AIS data has caveats.
A two-year experiment with a Boox e-reader shows how a small web app and an always-on screen can reduce anxiety for a person living alone with stable amnesia.
A blog post argues that an old iPhone sharing feature and YouTube’s default naming convention left behind millions of oddly personal videos with generic IMG_ labels.
TEPCO's telescoping device brought a tiny fragment out of Unit 2, a milestone in efforts to understand and eventually remove hundreds of tonnes of radioactive debris.
Design researcher Rachel Plotnick says the return of knobs and buttons reflects both user frustration and a renewed appreciation for physical interaction.
Pyongyang launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile on a lofted trajectory, setting a record for flight duration and prompting international condemnation.